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the captain

A military or naval officer, possibly a minor character in a social setting.

minor

Also known as The captain

First appearance: i in the city by the sea

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MMMiss MarchantEMEve MarchantJSJohn SmithJVJohn VansittartLVLisa VivantiTCthe captain

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background figures
  • Central social families
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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